Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain Veneers In NJ

Porcelain veneers are one of the cosmetic dental procedures offered at Elegant Smiles of Matawan. The wafer-thin layer of porcelain is translucent and super strong to serve as substitute tooth enamel. Thanks to recent advancements in dental porcelain technology, veneers can be bonded directly onto existing tooth surfaces in some instances.

Versatility of Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are often used to correct the following issues:

Discoloration.

Unlike natural tooth enamel, porcelain veneers are resistant to stains caused by food, beverages, smoking and aging. Patients can select from an assortment of shades, ranging from natural to the brightest Hollywood white.

Size and Shape.

Veneers can make subtle changes to the size and shape of your teeth, like giving square teeth a rounder look.

Alignment and Spacing

Porcelain veneers are often used to close up small gaps and make slight alignment corrections. However, for patients with severe gaps or misalignment, pursuing orthodontics or porcelain crowns, which cover the whole tooth, may be more appropriate. This especially applies to teeth with significant structural decay caused by severe grinding or other trauma.

Creating A New Smile With Porcelain Veneers

If you’re not satisfied with your smile, talk to your cosmetic dentist about what issues you’d like to correct with porcelain veneers. To give you an idea of what to expect, your dentist may take a mold of your teeth and add wax veneers to them, or they might use acrylic or tooth-colored filling to imitate the veneers on your existing teeth.

After that, a thin layer of enamel may be removed from your teeth in preparation for the veneers. You will likely receive a temporary set of veneers to wear while a custom, permanent set is created from your teeth molds. After a few weeks, the permanent porcelain veneers will be ready to cement onto your teeth.

Caring For Your Porcelain Veneers

After receiving porcelain veneers, keep the gum tissue healthy and free of plaque by gently brushing and flossing every day and going for regular checkups. You’ll also want to avoid biting into hard foods and using your teeth as tools to open packages. For individuals who grind or clench their teeth at night, your dentist may recommend a custom-made mouth guard to protect your new porcelain veneers.

To learn more about how porcelain veneers can transform your smile, schedule an appointment at our Matawan, New Jersey office today.

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